Anyone else: humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM (Chicago)
There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning slightly left or right changes the sound. Is that enough to suspect a wheel bea…
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New pads squeal at parking-lot speeds — 2021 Highlander (Salt Lake City)
Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. How long would you…
ShiftCollector423Community StarterNov 28, 20252021 Toyota Highlander XLESalt Lake City4 replies0 helpful
Tucson: rear end still feels floaty after new shocks (Orange County)
Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulations. What alignment, bushing, tire or installati…
SunBeltGarage401Community StarterNov 27, 20252025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid LimitedOrange County1 reply0 helpful
Windshield replacement created a highway whistle
Noticed this on the Q7: a windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. I'm in California.
2016 Honda Accord 2.4: P0500 with a jumping speed display
The speedometer briefly drops while other dash warnings appear. 2016 Honda Accord 2.4, about 122,800 miles. I can leave the vehicle overnight if the test needs…
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving (Portland)
Noticed this on the car: coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Worth a shop visit?
CR-V transmission replacement suggested from a circuit code — P0843
The written report lacks pressure-switch wiring or connector checks. Background: The warning disappears after restarting, without proving the fault is gone. St…
Mustang going one inch smaller for winter wheels
In Nashville, i want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What me…
Sanity check: fuel trims are positive at idle and improve with RPM
Quick one about the Maverick. Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire. Does that pattern still make an intake…
CanyonEnthusiastCommunity StarterNov 17, 20252022 Ford Maverick XLT HybridCalifornia10 replies0 helpful
WRX car died once at a light and restarted immediately — California owner
The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before trus…
EV9 steering wheel shakes only under highway braking — 2024
Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Would you start with rotor runout/thickness variat…
Anyone else: uSB ports and wireless charging both quit?
In Nashville, phone charging stopped on both the wireless pad and USB ports, but everything else in the cabin seems normal. Before I pull trim apart, are these…
Will this modification complicate a warranty claim — 2024 F-150
I'm considering a mild modification that shouldn't directly affect the part I'm worried about, but I don't want to create a warranty headache. How do you decid…
MileageRoadieCommunity StarterNov 25, 20252024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostBoston / New England2 replies0 helpful
2019 Audi S4 — brake fluid is old but still looks clean (Northern Virginia)
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance? I am in Northern…
WrenchDetailer631Community StarterNov 25, 20252019 Audi S4 Premium PlusNorthern Virginia3 replies0 helpful
2020 Kia Stinger — windshield replacement created a highway whistle
Windshield replacement created a highway whistle. It's at 114,000 miles.
Ridgeline light-throttle vibration declared a tire problem
The assessment did not compare throttle-related behavior with road-speed effects. (Background: The vibration feels like a rough road but follows throttle input…
Rough idle disappears just above idle speed — 2021 CR-V
Rough idle disappears just above idle speed — 2021 CR-V. Worth a shop visit?
Vibration under acceleration but not while coasting — 2025
The car is smooth at the same road speed when I lift off, but under moderate acceleration I can feel a vibration through the floor. What would you inspect firs…
R1S: car died once at a light and restarted immediately — 2024
The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before trus…
2022 Genesis GV70 — service lifetime transmission fluid or leave it alone (Northern Virginia)
Quick one about the GV70. The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older and I plan to keep it. What are own…